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can you get a 3 shoe flywheel conversoin for a TMAXX 3.3 cause i can't seem to keep the two shoe in tact on my TMAXX 3.3 on my TMAXX 2.5 chassis could i possibly use a savage flywheel or is it too large diam.
 
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Old2.5 said:
can you get a 3 shoe flywheel conversoin for a 3.3 cause i can't seem to keep the two shoe in tact on my 3.3 on mt 2.5 chassis could i possibly use a savage flywheel or is it too large diam.
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what do you mean by...."can't keep it in tact?" Is your spring tight enough? I've never had a prob with mine. I broke a spring once, but that's an easy fix.
 
icunvmytmaxx said:
what do you mean by...."can't keep it in tact?" Is your spring tight enough? I've never had a prob with mine. I broke a spring once, but that's an easy fix.
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i keep toasting the shoe smooth this is the second one within 4 months
 
Old2.5 - Are you using aluminum shoes or stock type plastic(?)/composite shoes?

olds97_lss - I know for the purposes of this thread you were pointing out M2C's 3 shoe Traxxas type clutch, but their 4 shoe system looks interesting for other vehicles.
Have you tried any of their products and if so what are your thoughts?
Looks like they provide a pretty complete package with options.
 
No, I haven't tried them. Pretty sure they are a forum sponser. If you run a search here I'm sure you can find more info about the. Look for something like "m2c clutch" and you should come up with something.

I run a 1/8th clutch/flywheel in my revo. Had to move my trans forward a bit.
 
TGL said:
Old2.5 - Are you using aluminum shoes or stock type plastic(?)/composite shoes?
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Quick question: What is the advantage of aluminum clutch shoes over the composite (plastic?) ones other than higher resistance to normal wear and tear?



:Washington_National:redbuggy:
 
More grab, less slip, if properly maintained. They require maintenance though. I'm not sure how often, but you should take the bell off and remove any burrs that build up as the shoe face wears. The burrs will catch on the flywheel and hang up if you don't.
 
olds97_lss said:
More grab, less slip, if properly maintained. They require maintenance though. I'm not sure how often, but you should take the bell off and remove any burrs that build up as the shoe face wears. The burrs will catch on the flywheel and hang up if you don't.
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Oh, I see. That makes sense. The reason I ask is because I was given a set of Losi aluminum shoes, but I never saw the need to install them. Thanks.



:Washington_National:redbuggy:
 
TGL said:
Old2.5 - Are you using aluminum shoes or stock type plastic(?)/composite shoes?

olds97_lss - I know for the purposes of this thread you were pointing out M2C's 3 shoe Traxxas type clutch, but their 4 shoe system looks interesting for other vehicles.
Have you tried any of their products and if so what are your thoughts?
Looks like they provide a pretty complete package with options.
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Stock composite plastic
 
Riz23 said:
Quick question: What is the advantage of aluminum clutch shoes over the composite (plastic?) ones other than higher resistance to normal wear and tear?



:Washington_National:redbuggy:
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olds97_lss said:
More grab, less slip, if properly maintained. They require maintenance though. I'm not sure how often, but you should take the bell off and remove any burrs that build up as the shoe face wears. The burrs will catch on the flywheel and hang up if you don't.
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This hit right on the head Riz..... I cannot believe the difference they made in my MGT.


and i check mine out about every 8 - 10 tanks or so.
 

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